Takeout (2022)
Writer/Director
Logline: Trying to create the perfect date night at his place, a headstrong man attempts to return takeout thai food with too much salt.
Actor Joseph Bennett (Cooper) in the scene where he finds the restaurant, he is attempting to return food to, closed.
Amid the COVID Pandemic this was all of ours first film back, starting production at the end of October. We ran this film with a minimal crew of just 6 people, including actors. Using only equipment, we had at home we were able to pull this film off in more of a run and gun style, something suited the film’s style. This film was only able to happen thanks to the amazing crew, made out of all friends, that came together for this project.
Assistant Director Jack McMillan, Director of Photography Jillian Wilson, and Actor Joseph Bennett pose for a photo behind the scenes.
This film was inspired by a true story when I had ordered Thai food one night, which was takeout due to the restaurants being closed for COVID. The food came back too salty, and I was forced to drive all the way back to the restaurant to get it remade. Thankfully, unlike in the film I was able to make it just before the restaurant closed.